tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post4221722731464039497..comments2015-03-30T13:10:57.870-04:00Comments on Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections: Genealogy rock star nominations updateJDRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471656063812824731noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-7776225201664533772012-01-21T23:09:54.920-05:002012-01-21T23:09:54.920-05:00My all time favorite is George K. SchweitzerMy all time favorite is George K. SchweitzerGypsy30http://www.blogger.com/profile/14126607611541201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-39076161434797169322012-01-21T19:57:48.876-05:002012-01-21T19:57:48.876-05:00Thanks to those who nominated me, there are some r...Thanks to those who nominated me, there are some really good speakers in this list. My nominations would be Martyn Killion (Australian)Dan Lynch (USA)Chris Paton (UK) and Jan Gow (New Zealand). It&#39;s a bit hard for us Aussies as we don&#39;t get a lot of opportunity to hear overseas speakers.Shauna Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03775519272407873357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-85516377325145503942012-01-20T23:01:41.099-05:002012-01-20T23:01:41.099-05:00For their passion, subject knowledge and presentat...For their passion, subject knowledge and presentation skills I&#39;m nominating Audrey Collins from England, Curt Witcher from the US and Carol Baxter from Australia.Jill Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-29602207228388536122012-01-20T22:12:35.605-05:002012-01-20T22:12:35.605-05:00Thanks to those who shared kind remarks...a list l...Thanks to those who shared kind remarks...a list like this is SO hard because there are truly so many good speakers covering such a wide range of topics from all over the world. I think the definition of &#39;rock star&#39; really would depend upon the topic someone is interested in.Dan Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07864026668646779920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-66349719471820647002012-01-20T18:39:52.615-05:002012-01-20T18:39:52.615-05:00I would like to make a number of nominations...
f...I would like to make a number of nominations... <br />from Ireland... Larry Brennan, Eric Shaw, Fíona de Buitléir ... all from Clare Roots Society<br />also Jane Lyons ( www.from-ireland.net/ )<br />Angela Gallagher The Silver Voice also from Ireland.<br /><br />From Australia, Judy Webster, Pauline Cass, Beryl O&#39;Gorman.. Barbara Hall who has done an amazing amount of work in researching Crissoulihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-56067465090815726362012-01-20T17:48:53.387-05:002012-01-20T17:48:53.387-05:00Thanks to Helen and Jennifer for their nominations...Thanks to Helen and Jennifer for their nominations. Jennifer, you commented as Anonymous so I can&#39;t contact you direct, but I wanted to let you know that I will be speaking in Cairns again on 3rd May 2012.Judy Websterhttp://www.judywebster.com.au/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-7053707199905554942012-01-20T17:10:37.627-05:002012-01-20T17:10:37.627-05:00I am from Cairns and have not had the chance to he...I am from Cairns and have not had the chance to hear many of the overseas speakers mentioned. I did hear Dan Lynch at an the Unlock the Past Roadshow in Brisbane a year ago and he was great also Louise st Denis.<br /><br />I have heard some wonderful Australian speakers, Shauna Hicks always great value, Judy Webster did a great session here and is so knowledgeable, I&#39;d travel to hear her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-503490349493346262012-01-20T10:53:04.921-05:002012-01-20T10:53:04.921-05:00I&#39;d like to nominate Paula Stuart-Warren, a gr...I&#39;d like to nominate Paula Stuart-Warren, a great genealogy speaker and a caring, knowledgable instructor. I would also add D. Joshua Taylor for his dynamic, information-packed presentations.Shelley Bishophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-29368322798638761402012-01-20T10:04:55.657-05:002012-01-20T10:04:55.657-05:00The best genealogy speaker I’ve heard is Dan Lynch...The best genealogy speaker I’ve heard is Dan Lynch. I use the tips learned at his lectures every day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-12368827948150868542012-01-20T04:45:23.640-05:002012-01-20T04:45:23.640-05:00Scott, I totally agree with your comments about Da...Scott, I totally agree with your comments about Dan LYNCH. The only reason I didn&#39;t nominate him myself was that a friend told me she was doing so. I heard Dan&#39;s talks in Brisbane and I learnt so much! I really like his presentation style.Judy Websterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-32738907270078989612012-01-19T21:24:09.326-05:002012-01-19T21:24:09.326-05:00I’m surprised that no one has recommended Dan Lync...I’m surprised that no one has recommended Dan Lynch – author of “Google Your Family Tree”. Over the years I have attended countless presentations and have witnessed very few, if any, presenters as animated and informative as Dan Lynch. The first presentation that I attended of Dan’s was completely packed, standing room only with over 150 participants. As I recall, they were turning people away Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-55678401992719985732012-01-19T20:55:55.990-05:002012-01-19T20:55:55.990-05:00You have a great list, maybe I am missing her, but...You have a great list, maybe I am missing her, but Marian Pierre-Louis. I have enjoyed her Webinars, actually more than just enjoyed! She is awesome and gets me really excited about researching in New England.Focus Grandma! FOCUS!!http://www.blogger.com/profile/10713483586735157420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-24744788759901461012012-01-19T19:16:49.628-05:002012-01-19T19:16:49.628-05:00Oh this is hard as there are a number of fantastic...Oh this is hard as there are a number of fantastic speakers and how to choose among them. <br />From Australia: Shauna Hicks, Heather Garnsey, Judy Webster, Carol Baxter, Kerry Farmer. <br />From the UK Michael Gandy (brilliant speaker, can keeep an audience enthralled!),Audrey Collins, if you haven&#39;t heard her speak at a conference have a listen to some of the UK National Archives podcastsHelen V Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418865928294578567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-65856928337418789172012-01-19T16:25:52.960-05:002012-01-19T16:25:52.960-05:00I would like to add Martyn KILLION, Heather GARNSE...I would like to add Martyn KILLION, Heather GARNSEY and Shauna HICKS. I have travelled vast distances (and would do so again) to hear talks by Michael GANDY. He is knowledgeable, entertaining, and a delightful man who mingles and chats with conference attendees. I have heard him speak many times in Australia and New Zealand, and once in the UK. Other nominated speakers whom I&#39;ve heard and Judy Websterhttp://www.judywebster.com.au/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-89459334799657928262012-01-19T15:04:48.991-05:002012-01-19T15:04:48.991-05:00I would add John Philip Colletta who makes family ...I would add John Philip Colletta who makes family history writing so exciting, not to mention his other areas of expertise. Another has to be J. Mark Lowe.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17950073525235347869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-40509578659062711772012-01-19T10:41:47.793-05:002012-01-19T10:41:47.793-05:00I would like to nominate James F.S. Thomson, popul...I would like to nominate James F.S. Thomson, popular lecturer and speaker for Toronto Branch OGS courses and workshops.Elayne Lockharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03308801743720572335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-91990152035494274892012-01-19T09:42:40.031-05:002012-01-19T09:42:40.031-05:00I would like to nominate Gary Schroder as well.I would like to nominate Gary Schroder as well.Lesley Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24066635.post-851838228141754982012-01-19T08:24:57.937-05:002012-01-19T08:24:57.937-05:00I can add a couple of names that have yet to be me...I can add a couple of names that have yet to be mentioned ... Christopher Watts (from England) who will be speaking at the OGS Conference this year, and our own Louise St. Denis. Both are confident, well-informed and informative speakers ...Glenn Wnoreply@blogger.com